finding hope in a busy world
This stop on the anti-racist journey is courtesy of Jemar Tisby’s suggestion in his book, How To Fight Racism. Tisby asks that we reflect on our racial autobiography, creating a personal account of events that highlight what it means to belong to the race we call ours. Pen at the ready, I realized the difficulty… Continue reading cover your head
Shall we begin on our Lenten anti-racist journey? Steps 1-50 billion: Listen to the stories of Black people in America. What is most important here is that you LISTEN without talking or asking or questioning or challenging. Just listen. Don't even ask your "black friend," because if you've made it this far and they haven't… Continue reading steps toward equity
Lent.A season whenskipping chocolateor coffeemakes you holy. Except it doesn’t even though we like to pretend that it does. We are a society of doers who want something to show for our sacrifices. We want weight loss or better health. We want clearer minds or increased knowledge. We want to get to the end of… Continue reading chocolate and coffee and lent
These days, my planner is empty. It used to be full. As a Software Engineer, every bullet point had purpose. My days mattered because I loved what I was creating, and also, in truth, because I was getting paid. As a Stay at Home Mom with littles, my lists were filled with tasks that were… Continue reading planning days
A few nights ago my sister and I were talking about how there is truth in almost everything, even some conspiracy theories. This teeny tiny bit of truth is what makes them believable. For example, do I trust vaccine technology? Yes.Do I also understand why some people may be concerned about getting the vaccine? Yes.… Continue reading you do you
When I was a child, I prayed one consistent prayer. I knew, even then, that the most important thing I could do in life was to be like Jesus for others, and so I prayed that Jesus would help me be the kind of person who reflects his love. Even as a child, I must… Continue reading mary and the moon
Is it harder now than it has been?It feels that way. We have made it so far, but not without cost. Our teachers have had their entire career upended and this year is burning them out. Our health care workers have had to sacrifice individualized patient care for the good of the many and it… Continue reading connected by hugs
What does it even mean to be Catholic? This is a question I have been wrestling with most of my life, but has resurfaced in the past few days. Catholic chatter is full of people debating the Catholicity of our new President, Joe Biden, questioning his devotion to the Catholic faith because of one thing:… Continue reading what does it even mean to be catholic
I love this picture, but every time I post it, a thought skitters along the side of my pride. Would I have stood hand in hand with Fr. Hesburgh and MLK at that civil rights rally in 1964? I love this picture because it makes me feel good about racial justice. Fr. Hesburgh, a man… Continue reading white moderate
Sometimes I call my sister just to ask her if what I’m thinking makes sense. I’m scared that someday I will fall so deeply into my own echo chamber that I will no longer recognize truth. We both are. Somebody we love has already fallen and it is painful. Our struggle is that this person… Continue reading love is the light that guides
